Zucchini Chicken Burger Patties
Golden chicken patties with grated zucchini, carrot and fresh parsley make a gentle, savory burger. Tuck them into lettuce leaves for easy handheld bites.
Fits Celiac, Hashimoto's, Low-FODMAP and 11 more diets
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Ingredients
- 500 g boneless skinless chicken breast, finely minced
- 2 zucchini, coarsely grated and squeezed dry
- 1 carrot, finely grated
- 8 butter lettuce leaves, washed and dried
- 1.5 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp gluten-free rice flour
Method
- Set aside the kids' share of minced chicken and grated vegetables.Kids’ plate comes out here
- Mix remaining chicken, zucchini, carrot, parsley, ginger and rice flour.
- Shape the mixture into small patties with damp hands.
- Pan-fry patties in garlic oil until golden and cooked through.6 min timer
- Flip patties and cook until browned and 165°F/74°C inside.5 min timer
- Return the kids' share to the pan; cook through and serve in lettuce leaves.2 min timer
Kids’ plate: Mini Chicken Burger Patties
On the plate: Small chicken patties with soft grated zucchini and carrot, served with lettuce leaves.
Make it a game: Build a tiny burger garden with a patty nestled in a lettuce leaf. Add the colors you like, one piece at a time.
Set it aside at step 1, before the grown-ups’ sauce or spice goes on.
Why it works
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: Chicken, vegetables, rice flour and herbs make the patties without soy, seaweed or kelp.
- Low-histamine: Fresh chicken, zucchini, carrot and parsley season the patties without vinegar, citrus or fermented foods.
- Gluten-free: Gluten-free rice flour binds the patties, with no wheat, barley or regular oats.
- Pregnant: Nothing in the dish is raw, unpasteurised or alcoholic.
- Toddler (1–3): Soft small patties and grated vegetables make easy-to-hold pieces.
- Kid (4–12): Mild mini patties tuck into lettuce leaves for a familiar burger-style plate.
Celiac check: watch for hidden gluten in soy sauce, stock, malt vinegar and seasoning blends, and oats that aren’t certified. Gluten gives food ideas, not medical advice: always check labels for allergens and cross-contact.
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